Saturday, September 12, 2009

Where can i find statistics on lung pain and how often that is lung cancer

Where can i find statistics on lung pain and how often that is lung cancer?
i am so scared, it's a really scary thing reading about the low survival rates of people with lung cancer.
Cancer - 3 Answers
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1 :
Lung cancer is extremely rare in the young and in non-smokers. It is a disease which effects mainly the older patient who has been a heavy smoker for most of his/her life. You have nothing to worry about.....except if you start smoking and continue to do it...heavily....for the next 30 or 40 years (if you are in your teens)
2 :
The percentage of lung cancer that can be cured with chemo alone is 25 % and those disease free after 5 years is also 25%.It also depends on the type of cancer (aggressive type versus mild) and location. If the tumor is small & localized in the base of the lung the prognosis is better for often surgery is very effective & all of the tumor can be removed.If the cancer is closer to the neck (bronchial area) there is a higher threat of the tumor blocking the airway & also of spreading to the lymph nodes.So it really all depends on type & location.I've seen patients do well & recover & also seen patients who had aggressive cancer come in, get diagnosed, & only survive 3 months. You really need to consult with your doctor so you know exactly what you are dealing with. Good luck.
3 :
When my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer 6 years ago aged 73 he had no pains in his lungs or anywhere else, he had a slight cough and a lot of phlegm and went to the doctors because my mum moaned at him, 5 days later he had part of his lung removed and recovered, 3 years later he felt unwell and sick, stomach cancer was diagnosed at the advanced stage, he died 6 weeks later aged 76.

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